The Healthy Alternative Sept/Oct 2016

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THE HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE Published for Ever’man

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Ever’man Publishing Coordinator Maria Pinochet Publisher Malcolm Ballinger Executive Editor Kelly Oden Art Director Guy Stevens Editor Josh Newby Graphic Designer Rachael Waldroup Staff Contributor Ashley Forrer Ad Coordinator & Graphic Designer Anna Hitchcock Editorial Assistant Dawn Gresko Account Executives Geneva Strange Paula Rode For information: info@everman.org For advertising rates, contact 850.433.1166 Ever’man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe serves a diverse community. The diversity is reflected in culture, tastes, needs, lifestyles and viewpoints.

It is within the vision of this cooperative to strive to embrace diversity and to meet as many community needs as possible. Opinions and viewpoints shared within this newsletter are neither endorsed nor disregarded. Editorial content is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, prescribe, recommend or offer medical advice. Ever’man reserves the right to review the appropriateness of the placement of advertising. The product appropriateness is based on Ever’man’s product philosophy regarding accountability to healthfulness. If there seems to be potential for conflict-of-interest issues regarding competition with products sold at Ever’man, the ad may be rejected. Ads will be sold at the discretion of the Marketing Manager who reserves the right to refuse and edit submissions.

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William Rolfs

General Manager

Wow, has it ever been a hot summer. That hot weather should start coming to an end very soon.

Fall will be in the air and we will be able to enjoy the outdoors again. School has resumed and everyone is getting back to their routines. If you are looking for a healthy way to pack snacks and lunches, Ever’man can help. We have all kinds of tasty and nutritious items such as organic fruits and vegetables, lunch meats, breads, snack bars of all varieties, bulk trail mixes, boxed juices, bottled water and the list goes on and on.

Our staff members can give you plenty of suggestions if you need a little help. Fall is also a time for football and other sports and we are ready to help with all your tailgating needs. We have party platters full of fruits, veggies, cheeses, lunch meats, sandwiches or deviled eggs. Please give us 24 hours’ notice for most platters.

Late summer and early fall is also the peak of hurricane season. Please be careful and make sure you have a family plan. Stock up on items like water, tuna, soup, juices, snacks and other items to hold you until the power is returned. In the event of a storm, Ever’man will be here to help. As long as our employees are safe, we will stay open. In the event of a closure, we will open back up as soon as it is possible. Check our Facebook page for updates.

Your co-op continues to perform very well. Our business continues to show growth over the previous year. Everyone in the store is working very hard to keep the shelves stocked with the items you want and need.

To make your celebrations go smoothly, we are already working on plans and orders for the holiday season and have already secured the turkey and Tofurkys you will want for Thanksgiving and the holidays. Our turkey options will include free range, non-GMO and antibiotic free. We will also stock certified organic choices. For those of you that are looking for ready to serve options, we will offer fully cooked dinners in our Cafe as well as all of the fixings to go with your turkey or Tofurky dinner. For dessert, we will be baking lots of pies and cakes, including everyone’s favorite, our vegan carrot cake. Pre-orders will be taken to ensure we can fill everyone’s needs. Please let us know if you have special needs or requests for holiday items.

In closing, I hope you have a wonderful fall season. Stay safe and watch for the little ones as they go to school.

At Ever’man, we continue to strive toward our ultimate goal to be the “Best Grocery Store” in the Pensacola area. Hope to see you in the store soon.

EVER’MAN ENDS STATEMENT

Because of Ever’man, the community will have: • education about health, nutrition and environmental issues • access to healthy, natural food and products at the lowest possible price • support for responsible, local agriculture and small business • an example of green business practices

STORE HOURS

Monday - Saturday 7:00am - 9:00pm Sunday 9:00am - 8:00pm 315 W. Garden Street · Pensacola, Florida 32502 850.438.0402 · everman.org

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IN THIS ISSUE: 2 | A LETTER FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER Our General Manager welcomes the Autumn season

4 | board news

Our Board President discusses nominations & elections

6| ECUA Recycling is back

Recycling is Back Page 6

New local ECUA facility in operation

Reduce landfill waste with single-stream recycling

8 | Shopping for cleaning products Upgrade your cleaning routine with natural products

11 | for your health:

Try these staff-recommended products to better your health

12| What’s trending at Ever’man? Experts weigh in Department managers tell us what’s happening in their worlds

14| How to get more out of your store

Co+op Explorer and Eco-friendly Bag Charity programs, store tours and more

16 | Class Description

What’s happening at the Ever’man Educational Center

Natural Cleaning Products Page 8

Eco-friendly cleaning products that work

18 | Ways to save

How to get the best bang for your buck at Ever’man

Featured On The Cover: Ever’man Cafe’s Wheatberry Salad. Pick up this tasty salad in the deli case.

Photo by: Anna Hitchcock

For more updates about the store, membership, education, recipes and the Ever’man Cafe daily menu, follow us online!

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Mexicali Brunch Page 9 & 10

Quick casserole dishes for a fall brunch

For Your Health Page 11

Try these staff-recommended products to better your health

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2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS DAVE DEBLANDER PRESIDENT STEPHEN MOODY VICE PRESIDENT LAUREN SOUTHERN-GODWIN SECRETARY J.J. STEPHENS TREASURER Eric Schneider DIRECTOR LYNN JACKSON DIRECTOR KELLY ODEN DIRECTOR LYVONNE PATTERSON DIRECTOR FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE BOARD VISIT: EVERMAN.ORG/ABOUT/ EVERMAN-BOARD -OF-DIRECTORS

MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO MEMBERS. THE NEXT SCHEDULED MEETINGS ARE AS FOLLOWS: Monday, September 26th Monday, November 7th (October Agenda) Meetings, held at the Ever’man Educational Center, start at 6:00PM. We welcome your participation and comments. If you are unable to attend meetings, consider sharing your feedback via email at: board@everman.org.

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Dave DeBlander With fall in the air, we are reminded that it is time to start gearing up for our Board of Directors elections.

Soon you will be hearing about board elections and the schedule for putting names in nomination as board candidates. The nomination and election process is an important part of the successful running of your cooperative grocery store. As a cooperatively run store, the board oversees and makes all major longterm strategic decisions while working hand-in-hand with the general manager. During the year, the board reviews key store measures to ensure the store is run according to best business practices, is responsive to members desires and adheres to our core values. Those core values (also called the Ends Statement) are:

Ever’man Ends Statement

Because of Ever’man, the community will have: • Education about health, nutrition and environmental issues • Access to healthy, natural foods and products at the lowest possible price • Support for responsible, local agriculture and small business • An example of green business practices

Board President If you understand and appreciate these values and feel that you can be an asset to the board, you may want to consider running. Requirements include being a member of Ever’man for at least the last six months and being successfully vetted by the Nomination Committee. In addition to appreciating our ends statement and what it stands for, it is a plus to understand business metrics and accounting principles (we have yearly sales now over $12 million).

Other qualities that are valuable to board membership are involvement in community organizations, business and management skills, ability to make tough decisions and willingness to speak on behalf of all the members and not just represent a few.

While acting in its official capacity, the board always speaks with one voice and therefore a board member must be willing to remain quiet and act professionally when certain decisions are made that may go against their personal wishes or even interests. We are elected representatives of the membership and have to act accordingly. Presently the board is working very harmoniously and our relationship with our GM William Rolfs is on a very good level. As you can see by being and shopping in the store, things are very positive and we are in a great phase of growth and development. If you feel you might be a good candidate for the board, please stop by the customer service desk once the date has been set to accept applications and find out more.

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RECYCLING IS BACK

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New Local ECUA Facility in operation

s a local cooperative grocery store, Ever’man stays committed to being an example of green business practices. Since our first store opened in 1973, Ever’man staff and management have followed conscientious waste management practices throughout the store and Cafe. For example, to reduce food waste, we donate unsold food items to local soup kitchens in the area including St. Joseph’s soup kitchen and the Waterfront Rescue Mission. The plates, cups, and napkins available in the cafe are either made from recycled, bio-degradable material or from a material readily recycled after use. All of these green business practices help to reduce the amount of waste produced in our store and sent to the landfill.

Now that recycling has returned to our area, we encourage you to help continue our commitment to staying

ECUA Interim Materials Recycling Facility (IMRF)

green by properly recycling your materials after enjoying a meal in the Ever’man Cafe. ECUA’s Interim Materials Recycling Facility (IMRF) will process glass, paper, and mixed plastics ( 1-7). You can find the full list of acceptable recycling materials, and what not to recycle, on ECUA’s website: ecua.fl.gov/green/recycling.

These guidelines are also

available at the Ever’man store educational rack and our website: everman.org/news/ecuarecycling-guide/.

In terms of recycling at Ever’man, there are a few main points that are important to follow: • Before placing glass, aluminum, biodegradable, and plastic containers to the recycling bin remember to scrape off all food into the trash bin.

• Please do not place plastic camera film containers and plastic bags in the recycling containers.

• ECUA’s IMRF is a single stream recycling facility. This means you do not have to

separate recyclable materials.

They just ask that you make sure all materials added to the recycled materials bin are actually recyclable and are as clean as possible.

• If you dine in, feel free to serve yourself on the reusable plates and to utilize the stainless steel silverware.

Jim Roberts, ECUA Public Information Officer, conducting a tour of the IMRF.

Left to Right: Jim Roberts (ECUA Public Information Officer), William Rolfs (Ever’man General Manager) with staff members Matt Reasoner and Steve Cochran, J.J. Stephens (Board Member), Eileen Hess (Landrum HR Representative), Stephanie Haines, Ashley Forrer, Brett Beamer, Deanna Gilmore, Hugh Ed, and Maria Pinochet.

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Interim Materials Recycling Facility (IMRF) single stream sorting system.

How to be a

CHAMPION

It’s time

It’s time to get off the sidelines and get back in the game of recycling! ECUA's new state-of-the-art regional recycling facility is ready for kick-off and to start processing YOUR recyclables — that's right, your aluminum, your glass, your paper, your cardboard, your plastics, and so much more!

It’s easy

ou need to do is take a mo It’s easy to be a recycling champion. All you moment to make sure that you separate and place your recyclables and household garbage in the appropriate container. Remember to clean off any left-over food before tossing those recyclables in your recycling can.

To find out all about the game plan for ECUA's recycling program, go to www.LiveGreenECUA.com.

YOUR RECYCLING PARTNER

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All NATURAL Cleaning Products

Looking for cleaning products that are eco-friendly and up to the task? Many kinder-to theenvironment products are widely available and equally effective.

And that’s a good thing because, according to conservative estimates by the Clean Water Fund in Washington D.C., the average American uses about 8 | THE HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE

40 pounds of toxic household cleaning products—like chlorine bleach, formaldehyde, phosphates, phthalates, petroleum products, and sulfuric acid—each year. These are chemicals that make their way into our waterways and may also linger in our home environment in our air, on our counters and in

our clothes.

It’s easy to make the switch to natural cleaning products— look for options in the co-op’s household supplies/cleaning aisle and consider making some simple green cleaning products from ingredients you probably have stocked in your pantry.

At the co-op, some things you might want to pick up are a natural, all-purpose cleaner and a glass cleaner. There are also excellent Eco-friendly shower cleaners, toilet bowl cleaners, tub and tile cleaners, floor cleaners, carpet cleaners, and spot and stain removers. You can even find natural, botanicallybased disinfecting cleaners and wipes (commercial disinfectants are typically highly toxic).

Don’t forget dish liquid and dishwasher detergent, as well as a natural rinse aid (yep, those are available now, too). Opt for concentrates when possible, as well as post-consumer recycled plastic or cardboard containers.

For real savings, you might want to concoct some of your own natural cleaning supplies, using common household ingredients: • White vinegar can be used as softener in your washer’s rinse cycle or combined with equal parts water for an all-purpose/ glass cleaner.

• Cornstarch can be sprinkled on carpet to freshen before vacuuming or made into a paste with water for cleaning silver.

•Washing soda makes a great spray cleanser when combined with hot water (1 teaspoon soda per 2 cups of water) or a solution

Reprinted by permission from StrongerTogether.coop

for soaking grimy items like barbecue grills (1 cup soda per sink-full).

• Baking soda works wonders as a sink/tub scrubber or as a diaper pail freshener.

• Plain liquid soap and a few essential oils combine for a scented cleaner with disinfecting properties.

For ease on cleaning day, stock all your cleaning supplies in a large galvanized bucket, along with some colorful washable cloths (instead of paper towels) for cleaning (add a bow—and maybe a book of natural cleaning tips—and you’ve got a great gift for a college freshman or newlywed, too!).

Want more tips? Pick up this brochure at the store educational rack by the water fountains.

Mexicali Brunch Quick Casserole Dishes for Fall Brunch

Once the weather gets cool enough to turn the oven back on, make the most of this year’s fall harvest with these quick to prepare oven dishes. Once you chop the veggies in these dishes and assemble all the ingredients, the oven will do the rest of the work. After 30-45 minutes in the oven, these large casserole dishes will be ready to feed up to eight guests. As the days get shorter, invite your friends, neighbors, and family members to come over and enjoy a meal together. These recipes are great for vegetarians or vegans, however, protein such as grass-fed beef or organic chicken may be added.

Ingredients • 10 flour tortillas • 1/2 box taco vegan filling, prepared and cooled • 3/4 cup sliced scallions • 1/4 cup green pepper, diced • 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles • 1/4 cup prepared salsa • 3 cups shredded cheese, cheddar or Mexican blend • 5 eggs • 2 cups half and half • 1/2 cup milk • 1 tablespoon flour • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Serving Suggestion

Preparation 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. 2. In a large bowl, combine the taco filling, scallions, green pepper, green chilies, and salsa. Scoop 1/3 cup of the filing into each tortilla, add a large pinch of cheese, and roll the tortillas. Place tortilla rolls in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish, seam side down.

3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, milk, flour, and garlic salt. Pour this mixture over the tortilla rolls (to just cover).

4. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes, then cover with foil and bake another 20 minutes, or until set. Remove foil, sprinkle with leftover cheese, and bake 3 minutes more to allow cheese to melt.

5. Remove from the oven and let stand 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutritional Information 817 calories, 32 g. fat, 208 mg. cholesterol, 1547 mg. sodium, 71 g. carbohydrate, 6 g. fiber, 36 g. protein

Serve with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.

Reprinted by permission from StrongerTogether.coop Find more recipes and information about your food and where it comes from at www.strongertogether.coop. THE HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE | 9

Savory Noodle Kugel with Leeks and Mushrooms Ingredients

• 8 ounces linguini noodles, uncooked • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • 2 cups leeks, cleaned and sliced (about 2 thin leeks) • 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced • 2 large eggs, beaten • 1/2 cup sour cream • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika

Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish. Cook the noodles in boiling water for 5-6 minutes, until just al dente. Drain and rinse noodles.

2. While the noodles are cooking, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Sauté the leeks for a few minutes and then add the mushrooms and sauté until tender, about 5-10 minutes.

3. In a large bowl, mix the cooked noodles, sautéed vegetables, eggs, sour cream, salt, pepper and 1 teaspoon of paprika. Pour into the casserole dish, sprinkle with the remaining paprika, cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake another 10-15 minutes to brown the top.

Serve hot.

Serving Suggestion

Typically served as a side dish, enjoy this rich Kugel with sweet potato latkes, lentil soup or fattoush, which is a Middle-Eastern chopped vegetable salad.

Tips & Notes

Substitute egg noodles for the linguini for a more traditional Kugel.

Nutritional Information

183 calories, 8 g. fat, 81 mg. cholesterol, 207 mg. sodium, 21 g. carbohydrate, 1 g. fiber, 7 g. protein

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Reprinted by permission from StrongerTogether.coop. Find more recipes and information about your food and where it comes from at www.strongertogether.coop.

For Your Health

TRY THESE STAFF-RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS TO BETTER YOUR HEALTH Charles Mahdi, from our produce department, says our Valencia Oranges are his favorite produce item. These oranges are wonderful for taking on the go for a quick and healthy snack, or to add some sweetness to your favorite salad. Since Valencia oranges have such high juice content, they are also great for juicing.

Whitney Smith, from our Wellness Department, says her go-to wellness item is Garden of Life’s Mykind Organics Women’s Once Daily Vitamin. This vitamin is a certified organic multivitamin, made exclusively from organic whole foods and is certified USDA Organic, non-GMO Project Verified, Vegan Certified, and Gluten Free Certified. It promotes overall wellness, supports a healthy metabolism, and improves energy.

Stephanie Haines, one of our Customer Service information specialists, says her go-to health product is Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar. Stephanie uses Apple Cider vinegar to calm stomach aches, flavor things while cooking, and even uses it as a hair rinse. Bragg’s Raw Apple Cider Vinegar contains the “mother,” which helps to promote digestion and maintain a healthy pH. When used externally, Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar is also believed to help soothe aching muscles, and maintain healthy skin.

Sholanda Williams, from our Cafe, says her go-to Cafe item is Ellen’s Cranberry Wrap. This wrap is made with cranberry mayo, turkey, lettuce, Colby cheese wrapped in a wheat tortilla; combining the nourishing foods of Thanksgiving all in a convenient wrap that is perfect for lunch.

Deanna Gilmore, Ever’man Assistant Wellness Department Manager • Can you share with us what prepared you to be the Ever’man Wellness Department’s Assistant Manager?

I became interested in my own personal health in 1995. I really took a look at my diet and got interested in what I was eating. Shortly after that, I began working in a health food store. I gained a lot of on the job training and proceeded to become a wellness department buyer. I eventually had the opportunity to get into management. The most rewarding part of my job is being able to provide customers with information so that they can make an informed decision. Being able to assist and hear stories of how a certain supplement has made a difference in an individual’s life is a very positive part of what I do. This position has been a great opportunity to be a part of the Ever’man team. I enjoy all of our members, customers, and my coworkers. It is a delight to come to work in such a positive environment.

• Tell us a little about your interests and how you spend your free time?

I like to spend time with my family which includes my husband Jason and our three children: Sydney, Jayden, and Jake.

As a family, we take our three canine babies Penny, Bella, and Jack along whenever possible, especially, when we go to our beautiful beaches and freshwater rivers. I enjoy reading the current information in health news.

• What is your tip for keeping healthy as the seasons change?

An important factor to reduce our chances of disease is to keep inflammation down in our bodies. Some foods that can reduce inflammation are ginger, turmeric and green tea. Herbs such as astragalus, and Echinacea work well to help build up our immune systems, as well as vitamin C and zinc.

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Experts Weigh In: What’s Trending At Ever’man Meat & Seafood

In the Meat & Seafood Department you will find certified organic lunch meats as well as all natural choices that are free of nitrates/nitrites. Our choices make it easy to prepare a healthy lunch or after school snack that’s both delicious and nutritious. In our frozen section, we carry all natural Applegate products including corndogs, chicken nuggets and chicken tenders. These fine products make it possible to have healthy, quick and tasty meals or after school snacks.

Sonny Porter Meat & Seafood Manager

Wellness

If you feel as if the minute your children get back to school, they start to pick up every virus that is going around, the Wellness Department at Ever’man has just the products that can help your family to stay healthy.

Elderberry (Sambucus) is one of those products, as it boosts the immune system. Elderberry is available in kid friendly chewable gummies; these can be taken on a daily basis as a preventative. It is also in a syrup form if your child has already come down with a cold or flu.

Elderberry can help the healing process. Vitamin C and Vitamin D are also great options as a preventative.

Lyn Sparks Wellness Manager

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Grocery

In the Ever’man Grocery Department we carry many items to help you plan delicious healthy meals and snacks for your family. Our store displays usually feature meal solution items and seasonal pantry stocker items that will save you money as well as give you great meal ideas.

For more great food solutions, do not forget to check out the menu planner center in our Produce and Meat Departments. There are seasonal recipes that will create excitement at the dinner table. So stop by the Ever’man Grocery Department often and check out our selection of healthy organic meal and snack items.

Darrell Melton Grocery Manager

Customer Service

Summer is almost over, autumn is just around the corner and the children are back to school. If you are looking to save on healthy lunches and after school snacks, stop by the customer service desk and sign up to be a member.

Members receive the Member Only Deals marked with our Blue Member Deals signs. Members save by placing bulk special orders for favorite snacks and other products purchased often. Consider taking a class at the Educational Center while your children are in school.

Classes are low cost or free for our members. So stop by the Customer Service desk, pick up our current deals flyer and see what we have to offer.

Belinda Carlino Customer Service Manager

Produce

With summer coming to a close and fall just beginning, this is the time of year for all your favorite apples to come to market. You will have a variety of apples to pick from for that quick snack before and after school. Also for an easy to put on the table dinner idea we will continue our cut veggie program. Selections consist of cut broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, and squashes and make it that much easier to serve a healthy dinner quickly. Also in the Produce Department, for your family dinners you will find good deals throughout the season on sweet potatoes and hard fall squashes. Look for these and many more favorites as the fall months go by.

Steve Cochran Produce Manager

Cafe

It’s time to call on Ever’man to be your back-to-school partner. We can assist you with products that will help in making lunch preparation easier and healthier. Our grab and go salads as well as sliced deli meats and cheeses stream line making healthy sandwiches and sides for packing nutritious lunches. For your kids’ favorite treats, try our small cookie and cupcake packages. Our cafe can make your game day parties a snap with trays that include assorted meats and cheeses, finger sandwiches and pinwheel sandwich trays. We also have a variety of dips and chips to compliment all food and beverage selections.

Don’t forget our great pizza! Have a stress free fall season!

Jay Porter Cafe Manager

Co-ops Grow Communities Celebrating Co-op Month 2016 Co-ops around the world share a set of guiding principles with Ever’man Cooperative Grocery and Cafe including “cooperation among cooperatives,” and “concern for community.” When you purchase delicious, healthy food at the co-op, you’re supporting a business that cares about people and contributes to a livable, sustainable community. When you choose products from co-op farmers and vendors, that impact grows and grows!

In October, we’re proud to join with nearly 150 food co-ops around the country to celebrate the many stories of

how cooperative companies, suppliers, manufacturers and farmers are growing strong, healthy communities around the world. Together with our co-op shoppers, we can make a difference!

The participating companies in the October five to eighteen promotion work with cooperative suppliers and manufacturers or are cooperatives themselves, and as such, work to build strong bonds between the people who purchase their products and the people who supply them. Co-ops offer a way to transform how business is typically done; co-ops give you the opportunity to

get the products and services you need on a daily basis while strengthening the community around you. Participating companies include Alaffia, Alter Eco, Divine Chocolate, Dr. Bronner’s, Equal Exchange, Guayaki, Maggie’s Organics, Organic Valley, Shady Maple Farms and Theo Chocolate.

These companies along with National Co+op Grocers are aiming to raise $80,000 for the La Riojana Co-op, an Argentinian producer of wine and olive oil. Through their cooperative business model, La Riojana has been able to significantly improve the well-being

of their member communities. With the funds raised, La Riojana Co-op can obtain organic certification for almost two villages, which equates to 80 to 95 growers.

To learn more about how these companies are helping communities to grow around the world, visit strongertogether.coop–and look for more information in the October Co+op Deals flyer. Happy Co-op Month!

Coming soon to our store!

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How to get more out of your store Your Old Coat Wanted!

Ever’man is excited that we will once again be collecting coats, light sweaters, and jackets starting October 1 through October 29.

This donation is sponsored by The Mission Anglican Church for the non-profit One Warm Coat. One Warm Coat is a national nonprofit organization that assists in the donation of coats to those in need of one. Coats collected will be delivered to local agencies who distribute them free of charge to men, women and children in our community. Look for the collection box next to the Ever’man Customer Service counter.

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Eco-friendly bag charity program

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Be sure to bring your Ecofriendly bag the next time you shop here at Ever’man!

Every time you bring an ecofriendly bag, Ever’man will donate 5 cents to a charity of your choice. For the months of September and October we are pleased to announce that the Charity Eco-Friendly Bag Program donation options will be: • MANNA Food Bank Inc. • Happy Tails Retriever Rescue, Inc. • Scenic Highway Foundation Inc.

Are you interested in learning how to save money while shopping at Ever’man? Or are you curious about what makes this co-op different from other grocery stores? Maybe you want to know where to get information about our educational classes? If you have any of these questions or others, join the Marketing team for a Store Tour to learn more about your local community co-op!

Our Store Tour offers a chance for people to taste some of our most popular products while also meeting other co-op members.

During the tour we will help you navigate co-op deals, show you where to find educational class information, and answer any questions you might have about shopping here at Ever’man. You can sign up for our next Store Tour on Event Brite by going to everman.eventbrite.com or go to our event calendar at everman. org/events. You can also call the store at 850-438-0402 ext. 10.

Become a Co+op Explorer

Our Co+op Explorer program is a free fruit program offered to promote healthy eating in children — and more positive shopping experiences for adults. When you show your Co+op Explorer card to the produce department or customer service, your child can choose from an apple, banana, or orange to enjoy while you shop. Bring your card back, so your little one can have something healthy to snack on every time you’re at Ever’man!

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Educational center class descriptions SOAP MAKING 101: We will

discuss various soap making procedures and actually make simple “lard” soap during the class. Everyone will take home fresh soap to cure and cut when the process is complete. Cost: Complimentary.

CHEESE MAKING 101: We will

sample and make fresh cheeses like Mozzarella & Paneer cheese. We will also discuss the procedures for making other aged and flavored cheeses. Cost: Complimentary.

BNI (Business Networking International): Our

mission is to help members increase their business through a structured, positive, and professional “word-ofmouth” referral program that enables them to develop long-term, meaningful relationships with quality business professionals. Cost: Complimentary.

NATURAL REMEDIES FOR YOUR GARDEN: Learn all about

gardening using natural remedies with heirloom gardener Cat McCreery. Cost: Complimentary.

Kids Classes

STORY SPROUTS: Children ages

3-5 are invited to do arts & crafts, make a snack and have story time. The classes are always creative and have an organic, environmental and local twist. Cost: Complimentary.

Fitness Classes

RESTORATIVE YOGA: This class will focus on relaxation and restoration of the body through the use of yoga props and supportive postures. This class is ideal for all levels of yoga. Please bring a mat. Cost: Complimentary.

FUNKY FLOW YOGA: Funky

Flow is a creative hour with fun postures and music, combining yin and yang postures. Please wear comfortable clothing, all you need is yourself, a mat if you have one and an open mind.

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VINYASA FLOW YOGA:

ONE POT WONDERS: French

Vinyasa flow is the art of moving through a series of postures with the breath. This class is for all levels of practice. Please bring a mat. Cost: Complimentary.

cooking made easy with “One Pot” cooking techniques. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers.

PILATES MAT: Pilates focuses on

Join our gardener Cat for a cooking class featuring fresh harvest from our community garden. Cost: Complimentary (you will just eat a sample, not a full meal).

engaging the mind and body together to create exercises that involve the whole person. Pilates strengthens the core, improves balance, increases coordination and decreases stress! Cost: Complimentary.

Cooking Classes DEBBY’S KITCHEN: This is a

cooking class for the novice cook at any age! This class will be educational, fun and offer some basic knife and sauce skills to appeal to anyone. Bon Appetit!

Cost: $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers.

SEED TO TABLE COOKING:

Info Classes

GREEN WAVE COMING:

Jim Roberts, Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) public information officer, will create public awareness and provide instruction on recommended environmental strategies, which will reduce the number of sewer pipe blockages and related sanitary sewer overflows. Cost: Complimentary.

MYTHOSOPHY®: Mythosophy® means the Wisdom of Myth. Come explore how hidden wisdom can be revealed in the old stories and the words we use. A transformational technique ‘Thinking Mythically’ will be offered.

Cost; Complimentary.

Wellness Classes

NATURAL HEALING STUDY/ CANCER STUDY: To maintain and

enhance health, this group’s interests are in use of diverse foods and herbs/spices, currently achieved by viewing DVDs, discussion and exchange of personal insights. Cost: Complimentary.

REIKI FOR PETS: Reiki is as

helpful for animals’ emotional pain as for humans, releasing it so dis-ease can heal. This group will meet on the lawn. *weather permitting*

MEDITATION/PRANIC HEALING: Pranic Healing offers

several guided meditations depending on the week. Following meditation we set up our healing clinic. We have a group of well-trained healers who do energy work on the physical, emotional, and mental issues attendees want/need.

We also collect food for Manna Food Bank. Cost: Complimentary.

support group where patients, family members, and caregivers can connect to others living with these digestive diseases.

GAY GRASSROOTS: Gay Grassroots is a social, advocacy, and support meeting that is open to Gays, Lesbian, Bisexuals, and Transgender Persons, as well as Straight Allies. Cost: Complimentary.

MEDITATION: A very simple, safe, scientific, non-denominational, world service group meditation with over 600 Transmission groups in 40 countries worldwide meeting on a regular basis.

Cost: Complimentary.

TRANSGENDER ALLIANCE:

BALANCING HORMONES NATURALLY: Come join us as

LA LECHE LEAGUE: Our

Diana Pereira, shares with us the ins and outs of our main hormones and a new approach to controlling fluctuations, imbalances, hot flashes, and chronic fatigue naturally! Other female concerns will also be covered. Cost: Complimentary.

BACK TO SCHOOL BASICS:

Are you looking for some great natural solutions to help your child have the best school year ever? If you answered, “yes,” then you’ll want to attend this class to learn how to maintain a healthy immune system, to get adequate and peaceful sleep, and to focus and stay on task while managing stress and anxiety.

Cost: Complimentary.

INTRO TO ACUPUNTURE: Learn basics of Chinese medicine, particularly acupuncture and how it relieves excessive stress. Cost: Complimentary.

INTRODUCTION TO ESSENTIAL OILS: This

introductory event is the perfect place to learn about the history of essential oils and the many different ways you and your family can experience essential oils. Cost: Complimentary.

Support Classes

CROHN’S & COLITIS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA (CCFA): The Crohn’s and Colitis

Come join fellow members of Pensacola’s transgender community.

Share stories, support, and find a fellowship amongst fellow transgender individuals. Cost: Complimentary.

Mission is to help mothers breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.

VETERAN’S MEETING: These monthly meetings focus on veteran services in our community. Cost: complimentary.

LEAPS (Love, Encouragement, and Postpartum Support): A

self-care support group focused on helping moms connect and engage in activities that promote balance, stress management, and overall wellness.

Guest speakers and self-care activities will be provided and are free of cost.

Pre-crawling babies welcome. Cost: Complimentary.

Do You Want To Teach At Our Educational Center?

Contact our Marketing Department at (850) 438-0402 or by e-mail: education@everman.org.

Please note that the classes taught must fall within the guidelines of the Ever’man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe Ends Statement and you must have proof of qualifications.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Meet Betsy LeGallais, CHHC, CCWS, CCNP For over 25 years, Betsy suffered from Discoid and Systemic Lupus, as well as being a 16+ year breast cancer survivor. Having tried various methods throughout her history with Lupus to alleviate its symptoms — most of which were to little or no avail — she finally decided to take a completely different approach. That is when she completely changed her diet. As a result, she lost over 30 pounds, relieved all symptoms of Lupus and reversed the growth of Thyroid Nodules. Not only that, felt the best she had ever felt in her entire adult life.

She became so passionate about her faith in the holistic and whole foods lifestyle that she studied to become a Certified Raw Foods Chef/Educator.

She also completed the Holistic Health and Nutrition Coaching program from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, where she has been trained in over 100 dietary theories and a vast variety of practical lifestyle coaching methods. She is also certified with The American Association of Drugless Practitioners and is a Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist and a Certified Corporate Nutrition Professional.

Foundation of America offers a local

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Members Only Specials

While you do not have to be a member to shop at Ever’man, Members Only deals are a great way to save money while you shop! You can find a full list of our Members Only deals on our website at everman.org/specials. These deals are discounted at the register after associating your active membership number with the transaction. Look for the special blue sale tag identifying the “Members Only” deal.

Special Orders

Members may special order items in bulk quantities for savings by the case! Ask our customer service staff for details.

Ways to Save Through our membership with National Cooperative Grocers we are able to offer these outstanding pricing programs:

Co+op Basics offers everyday low prices on many popular grocery and household items.

Co+Op Deals change twice monthly. See the sales flier in the store, on the website, and look for signs in the aisles.*

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HOLISTIC SUPPORT FOR GROWING BABIES To help support your desire to feed your growing baby the best, we have expanded our selection of baby items.

On Aisle 3 you can find high-quality organic baby foods, munchies for teething babies, smoothie squeeze

packs, and natural bathing products.

Look for Ella’s Kitchen which offers certified organic foods for growing babies and toddlers. Ella’s makes electrolyte drinks, whole foods based finger-foods for teething and toddlers,

and nutritional shakes. Love Child is another great brand, which makes organic, super-food pureed meals for babies and snacks for toddlers, all loaded with high-quality ingredients.

We have also expanded our selection

of baby vitamins, bubble baths, body lotions, and sunscreens. All of these contain gentle ingredients to protect your baby’s perfect skin naturally.

MORE GREAT More Ways to Save Everyday We’ve added over 50 new items through our Co-op Basics program these last few months. These competitively priced every-day use products are a great option when you are looking for natural

products. Look for new products in our baby section, natural cleaning and paper products, canned dog and cat foods, and more. You can now find Field Day natural cleaning products on Aisle 6 with value pricing every day. Choose

from single packet dishwasher detergent and natural laundry soap to keep your home clean without using harsh and sometimes toxic chemicals. We have also extended the organic, gluten and grain free canned dog and cat foods

we offer by adding more Natural Value canned pet foods, which are located on Aisle 6. Our wide array of organic foods continues to grow with more options of Field Day cookies, juice, and oatmeal.

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